Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Gatorade Recover Whey Protein Bar Chocolate Chip 2.8 Ounce Plastic Bag has less impact on blood sugar than Nature Valley Honey Vanilla Crispy Creamy Wafer Bar

Gatorade Recover Whey Protein Bar Chocolate Chip 2.8 Ounce Plastic Bag

Nature Valley Honey Vanilla Crispy Creamy Wafer Bar

Gatorade Recover Whey Protein Bar Chocolate Chip 2.8 Ounce Plastic Bag
BSI: 74 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 80.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 41.5g Raises blood sugar 83.0
Fiber 1.6g Not digested -3.2
Net Carbs 39.9g Digestible carbs 79.8
Protein 20.4g Moderates impact -4.1
Fat 12.6g Slows digestion -1.9
Total Blood Sugar Impact 74

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Nature Valley Honey Vanilla Crispy Creamy Wafer Bar
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 58.2g Raises blood sugar 116.3
Fiber 4.6g Not digested -9.2
Net Carbs 53.6g Digestible carbs 107.1
Protein 5.1g Moderates impact -1.1
Fat 32.5g Slows digestion -5.2
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Gatorade Recover Whey Protein Bar Chocolate Chip 2.8 Ounce Plastic Bag

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Processed Cereal Products Pepsico Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Gatorade Recover Whey Protein Bar Chocolate Chip 2.8 Ounce Plastic Bag

Nature Valley Honey Vanilla Crispy Creamy Wafer Bar

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Processed Cereal Products General Mills Sales Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Nature Valley Honey Vanilla Crispy Creamy Wafer Bar

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Gatorade Rec... Nature Valle...
Carbs 41.5g 20.9g
Sugars 28.9g 9.2g
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Protein 20.4g 1.8g
Fat 12.6g 11.7g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Gatorade Recover Whey Protein Bar Chocolate Chip 2.8 Ounce Plastic Bag

Serving size 80.0 Gg

Calories 361

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12.6g 16%
Saturated Fat 9.9g 49%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 28.8mg 10%
Sodium 156.8mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 41.5g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%
Total Sugars 28.9g

* 11.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 20.4g 41%
Calcium 228.8mg 18%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

CHOCOLATE FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL [PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL], WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE, COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), WHEY PROTEIN CRISP (WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM CARBONATE), SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), CORN SYRUP, BROWN SUGAR, CARAMEL (GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, PALM OIL, NONFAT MILK, GLYCERIN, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], DRY WHEY, CORN STARCH, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN), GLYCERIN, INVERT SUGAR, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, WATER, SALT, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID.

Nature Valley Honey Vanilla Crispy Creamy Wafer Bar

Serving size 36.0 GRMg

Calories 196

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.7g 15%
Saturated Fat 6.4g 32%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 81.9mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 20.9g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%
Total Sugars 9.2g

* 10.1g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 1.8g 4%
Calcium 9.8mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Potassium 63.1mg 1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

OAT BUTTER (WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, PALM OIL, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CORN STARCH, SALT), WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL, WHOLE GRAIN OATS, HONEY, FRUCTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, CORN STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

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Vitamins

Vitamin C 0% DV
Vitamin A 4% DV

Minerals

Calcium 29% DV
Iron 15% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Nature Valley Honey Va...

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 9% DV
Potassium 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

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Total Ingredients
42
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
+ 10 more

Nature Valley Honey Vanilla...

Total Ingredients
19
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🍭 Added Sugar
❓ Ambiguous
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
+ 9 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Gatorade Recover Whey Protein Bar Chocolate Chip 2.8 Ounce Plastic Bag Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Nature Valley Honey Vanilla Crispy Creamy Wafer Bar Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel
🛤️ Smooth Ride
🥷 Sneaky Spike
Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Pepsico Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1460113

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Brand General Mills Sales Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2719915

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